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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.08, 1,002.84 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.08, 1,002.84 and 235.76 is: 353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.08 : 1,002.84 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.08/1,002.84 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.08x = 1,002.84 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.08x = 236,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,429.56/669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.37

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